The Departed

innerSpaceman · 10-08-2006, 07:14 AM

I've heard nothing but raves about this film, but - feh - no opportunity to see it this weekend.

Best thing Scorcese's done in years, blah, blah, back in Goodfellas form, blah. What does he see in Leonardo DiCaprio that merits another starring role after two blehs with him, and countless blehs without?

You forgot to mention Gangs of New York on your list of Scorcese bleh, Alex ... or did you happen to like that one? In any case, I'm just about ready to give up on Martin Scorcese, but I can't quite do it. I'll see The Departed as soon as I get a chance.

(hate the title, btw. Infernal Affairs has much more zing.)

Alex · 10-08-2006, 09:59 AM

No, I didn't forget it. I actually haven't seen The Gangs of New York and also didn't want to create a comprehensive "bleh" list (and Casino, The Age of Innocence, and Cape Fear all go in the good but not great category).

As far as the title, I agree it is a bit bland before seeing it, but it damn near perfect after seeing it.

Stan4dSteph · 10-08-2006, 02:17 PM

Holy crap. That was good, and disturbing.

Gemini Cricket · 10-10-2006, 04:36 PM

I saw it last night. It was great. Loved it.

2 minor Bostonian problems in this film:

1. Cell phones don't work on the T especially at Park Station. There's no service on any network until the Charles St. bridge.

2. No respectable Bostonian would wear a Harvard t-shirt in public or at home. It was an homage to Damon's stint at Harvard, but it still doesn't happen.

Loved the ending.

Leonardo DiCraprio still stinks in my opinion.

And we were totally rooked. We never got full shots of either Damon or Wahlberg without their shirts. Bummer.

10-08-2006, 07:14 AM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I've heard nothing but raves about this film, but - feh - no opportunity to see it this weekend. Best thing Scorcese's done in years, blah, blah, back in Goodfellas form, blah. What does he see in Leonardo DiCaprio that merits another starring role after two blehs with him, and countless blehs without? You forgot to mention Gangs of New York on your list of Scorcese bleh, Alex ... or did you happen to like that one? In any case, I'm just about ready to give up on Martin Scorcese, but I can't quite do it. I'll see The Departed as soon as I get a chance. (hate the title, btw. Infernal Affairs has much more zing.)
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10-08-2006, 09:59 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	No, I didn't forget it. I actually haven't seen The Gangs of New York and also didn't want to create a comprehensive "bleh" list (and Casino, The Age of Innocence, and Cape Fear all go in the good but not great category). As far as the title, I agree it is a bit bland before seeing it, but it damn near perfect after seeing it.
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Holy crap. That was good, and disturbing.
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10-10-2006, 04:36 PM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I saw it last night. It was great. Loved it. 2 minor Bostonian problems in this film: 1. Cell phones don't work on the T especially at Park Station. There's no service on any network until the Charles St. bridge. 2. No respectable Bostonian would wear a Harvard t-shirt in public or at home. It was an homage to Damon's stint at Harvard, but it still doesn't happen. Loved the ending. Leonardo DiCraprio still stinks in my opinion. And we were totally rooked. We never got full shots of either Damon or Wahlberg without their shirts. Bummer.
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